Special Novels Privacy Policy

Special Novels Inc. (hereinafter “Special Novels Inc.” or “SN”) respects the privacy of visitors and users of www.specialnovels.com. By visiting our website or accessing our services, you acknowledge the processing of your personal information according to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

This policy aims to inform about our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal and non-personal information from visitors and users.

SN collects the following information through this Site:

Personal information that you voluntarily provide.

Anonymous non-personal information

Information collected through cookies

Browsing data and the user’s IP address.

This information is collected to better understand our clients, potential clients and partners; tailor our products and services; and stay in touch to provide relevant information regarding our services.

In case you are a partner or independent contractor of SN, your information may also be stored in our database for professional communication and commission payment processing purposes.

Personal information collected directly or from third parties may include, but is not limited to: full name, mailing address, phone number, email address and any other information provided by you through emails, forms, phone calls, text messages (SMS) or fax. This information can be integrated with data previously collected to improve our services.

INFORMATION BASED ON COOKIES

SN may use cookies on this website. Cookies are not dangerous files; instead, they’re small data files that a website transfers to the visitor’s hard drive to facilitate future user recognition.

Cookies are used to facilitate navigation, store passwords and save preferences, and identify the most popular areas of the website and the ones that require improvement. They may also be used for statistical or targeted advertising purposes.

SN doesn’t use cookies to collect personal information, except when needed for specific functions such as password-protected access to information. The use of cookies will always be based on your consent, where applicable.

Users can browse our website with cookies disabled in their browser. However, this may limit the functionality of certain areas of the site.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you provide your contact information online (mailing address, phone numbers or email address), you may periodically receive emails, calls or text messages from us with information about new products, services or other relevant updates.

If you prefer not to receive those messages, you can contact us to request to be excluded by writing to info@specialnovels.com or calling the numbers listed on this website. To process your request, please include your name, address and phone number.

INFORMATION COLLECTED BY THIRD PARTIES

Some advertisements or content displayed on the Site may be provided by third-party advertising companies or external content providers. These companies may use cookies or other similar technologies to independently collect information about you.

SN does not control the information collection practices of such third parties, nor is it responsible for their practices or privacy policies. It is recommended to review the privacy policy of those third parties before interacting with their content or links.

PROFILE CREATION AND COMBINED DATA

We may create a personalized profile based on information you voluntarily provide, data we collected automatically, cookies and information obtained from third parties.

This includes combining the data you provide through your use of the website with information obtained from third-party cookies, social media platforms, public sources or other external providers. This combined information enables us to personalize our services, communication and offers according to your interests and preferences.

PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

We collect personal identification information when you voluntarily provide it. This may include name, username, date of birth, phone number, email address and other details.

This information is gathered through different methods on our website, including account registration, subscription forms, interactions with promoters, participation in contests and giveaways, or when you submit comments.

You can choose not to provide personal information. However, this may limit your access to certain features or services offered through the website.

ORDERING AND PURCHASING METHODS

Our website may use order forms to facilitate the acquisition of our products, services, or information. Through these forms, we collect contact details (such as name, email address and phone number), financial information (such as credit card number and billing address), and demographic information (such as zip code and state of residence).

We use this information to process and confirm your order, deliver the requested products, and send communications related to our company, promotions, and services. Certain communications, such as order confirmations, are mandatory and cannot be excluded.

We may also use this information to request additional data when necessary to complete a transaction. Additionally, it helps us improve our offerings and the overall function of the website through the analysis of demographic data and user behavior.

PARTNERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS

We may share this collected information with our business partners, licensees, and service providers authorized to act on our behalf to offer related services. This information may be used exclusively to perform contracted functions for SN, such as payment processing, email distribution or other administrative tasks.

SN does not sell your personal information to third parties.

COLLECTED INFORMATION USAGE

The collected information is used to manage and operate the website, also to provide you with a personalized, efficient and meaningful experience. We may use your information to:

Fulfill the purpose for which you provided your information (such as answering inquiries, managing giveaways, delivering newsletters, etc.).

Enable access to interactive tools on the website.

Share promotional, advertising or marketing messages.

Improve the website, as well as our products and services.

Enhance your experience on the website (e.g., fixing technical issues, saving preferences, etc.).

Show you relevant content and ads both on and off the website.

Inform you of updates to our website, services or privacy policy.

Overall, we use your personal information to offer high-quality products and services, process transactions, answer specific requests, or help you access products, services or other relevant information.

We won’t share your information with other companies unless it is necessary to provide the requested services or if a third party replaces SN in the service delivery. We may send you promotional emails or informative brochures, but you’ll always have the option to unsubscribe.

PERSONAL INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

We do not sell personal information to third parties. To provide you with solutions or services, we may recruit third-party providers to support and enhance our operations. Only the personal information necessary for these third parties to perform their tasks will be shared.

We can also use third-party services to store and maintain your personal information or process payments on our behalf. These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using that information for purposes other than those authorized by SN.

If our company or our assets are acquired by another entity, that entity will assume the rights and obligations regarding your personal information, as outlined in this privacy policy.

We may disclose your personal information if we consider, in good faith, it is necessary to:

Comply with the applicable law, subpoena or court order.

Protect and defend the rights or property of SN or our users.

OUR OPTIONS REGARDING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We collect and keep your email address solely to send the information and services you specifically requested and notify you about new developments, products, services, training sessions, events and occasional recommendations, as well as to offer products or services that may be of interest to our clients.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided on our emails by contacting us directly. Regardless of your email preferences, we may still send you notifications regarding legal announcements or changes to our services.

SN may also contact you by phone to offer products or services that may be of your interest. If you prefer not to receive such calls, you may notify the representative directly.

RELATING TO MINORS

Our websites are designed for children under 18 years of age. SN does not intentionally collect personal information from users under the age of 18. We promote reading at all ages, and our products and services are designed for people from all ages.

LINKS TO OTHER SITES

Our website may contain links to external websites; this does not imply we support or approve them. We do not control or monitor these websites and are not responsible for them or the information they contain. Please note that the terms of our privacy policy do not apply to external websites.

SECURITY

We implement reasonable measures to protect your personal information; however, technical errors may occur. No company, including ours, can fully eliminate the security risks associated with personal data on the Internet.

We strive to use cutting-edge technology, and we will make every effort to ensure your information is safe. Nevertheless, SN is not responsible for any security breach that may compromise or expose your personal information.

APPLICABLE LAW

If you decide to visit our website or use our products or services, any dispute regarding our privacy policy shall be governed by the laws of the Multnomah County, Portland, Oregon, United States.

PRIVACY POLICY UPDATES

This privacy policy is subject to occasional revision. If we modify how we use your personal information, it will be reflected in the updated version of this policy.

The use of the information collected shall be governed by the privacy policy in effect at the time of collection. We suggest checking this website regularly to stay informed of any recent changes.

If you do not agree with the changes, you must refrain from using our website, products or services. Continued use of the website or our services following notification of the changes will be deemed to be an acceptance of them.

CONTACT US

By email:

Info@specialnovels.com

By phone:

541-904-0020